He took his shot — and hit nothing but net. A longtime street musician scored his dream gig with the Knicks last week when two Madison Square Garden execs happened upon his drumming performance outside the World’s Most Famous Arena. “What are the odds of you just walking past while I’m here trying to bust … Read more
Madison Beer officially released the full music video for her song “lovergirl” on Friday, and it certainly features more of Justin Herbert than Chargers fans had initially anticipated. The quarterback is showcased in multiple scenes throughout the three-and-a-half-minute flick, which was recently shot for Beer’s new tune that’s all about being in love. Justin Herbert … Read more
Theater review THE BALUSTERS One hour and 50 minutes, with no intermission. At the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th Street. It’s the Battle of the Affluent! Or, at any rate, the latest Battle of the Affluent. David Lindsay-Abaire’s bracingly funny new HOA play “The Balusters,” which opened Tuesday at the Samuel J. Friedman … Read more
When it comes to bling, Pandora is officially breaking up with silver — and sliding into platinum’s DMs. The world’s biggest jewelry brand by volume is leaning away from its once-signature sterling silver for shiny new platinum-plated pieces as precious metal prices go haywire, turning what used to be “affordable sparkle” into a profit-margin nightmare. … Read more
It’s a “Wicked” reunion. Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are set to appear in a revival of “Sunday in the Park with George.” The pair, who most recently starred together as Glinda and Prince Fiyero in “Wicked: For Good,” appeared to confirm their upcoming project in a joint Instagram post from the Art Institute of … Read more
Theater review BUG One hour and 55 minutes, with one intermission. At the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th Street. Typically in a theater, crickets mean calmness. Here’s our cue to settle in for a meaningful summer’s night chat on a porch. Or, when the word is used in a review of a play, … Read more
R.I.P. to the McCallister family. Ariana Grande spoofed a scene from “Home Alone,” but with a gruesome and bloody ending, when she hosted the final “Saturday Night Live” episode of the year over the weekend. During the sketch, Grande, 32, transforms into Macaulay Culkin’s beloved 8-year-old character from the 1990 film, complete with short blonde … Read more
Theater review MARJORIE PRIME 1 hour, 20 minutes, no intermission. Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. From the moment June Squibb takes the stage at the Hayes Theater in “Marjorie Prime,” you feel lucky to be in her presence. The stage and screen legend is back home on Broadway, where she got her start in … Read more
It was a Houston homecoming J.J. Watt will long cherish. Before calling Sunday’s game between his former Texans team and the Jaguars, the CBS Sports announcer, 36, shared a sweet on-field moment with 3-year-old son Koa at NRG Stadium, where Watt suited up for Houston for 10 seasons. “It was the best,” Watt began. “This … Read more
Theater review LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD 95 minutes, with no intermission. At the Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St. Actress Laurie Metcalf and playwright Samuel D. Hunter are a match made in Middle America. There are few writers who can sublimely craft, and without any condescension, powerful stories set in flyover country as well as … Read more
Theater review LIBERATION Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. At the James Earl Jones Theatre. Progress ain’t easy, preaches the new Broadway play “Liberation,” which opened Tuesday night at the James Earl Jones Theatre. That bittersweet message is a common one onstage. How many issue-based shows have you seen that wrap up with, … Read more
When I arrived at the Stratford Festival in Ontario this year, there was snow on the ground and wreaths on the doors. In late September. But it wasn’t because of premature Canadian frost and exuberant holiday cheer. No, a Christmas movie was being filmed in the lovely town that boasts exceptional Shakespeare stagings, modern plays … Read more
Travis Kelce gave his stamp of approval to fiancée Taylor Swift‘s steamy new song “Wood” — a track off her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” that fans believe is about the Chiefs star’s manhood. During Wednesday’s installment of the “New Heights” podcast, the 36-year-old Travis couldn’t help but laugh and played coy when … Read more
Theater review ART Ninety minutes with no intermission at the Music Box Theatre. Much in the way that Serge’s two best friends cannot fathom why he purchased a totally white painting for $300,000, I fail to understand the enduring popularity of the play “Art.” French writer Yasmina Reza’s 1998 whine-and-cheese comedy, which opened at the … Read more
He’s going back to his roots. Fresh off of finishing his eight-season stint starring on “Outlander,” Sam Heughan will star as Macbeth onstage in London for the Royal Shakespeare Company. “We start rehearsing next week. Hence my dodgy beard and hair,” Heughan, 45, exclusively told The Post. The play runs Oct. 9 through Dec. 6. … Read more
That’s show business. A veteran Broadway and TV actress claims she was wrongly dumped from a play ahead of its run on the Great White Way — and wants the big-time paycheck she would have gotten for the gig. Ciara Renée, who played the character “Hawkgirl” in the TV shows “Arrow” and “The Flash” and … Read more
Theater review EVITA At the Palladium in London, England. LONDON — One of the most controversial sights on any professional stage right now isn’t even happening on the stage, per se. It takes place on the balcony outside the London Palladium during “Evita.” The unbelievable Rachel Zegler, as Eva Perón, leaves the venue for some … Read more
Rachel Zegler is speaking out. The actress, 24, has broken her silence after abruptly bringing her “Evita” performance to a grinding halt last week over a mystery illness. Zegler took to social media Saturday to thank the cast and crew of the London-based theater production after she was forced to exit stage left mid-performance last … Read more
The show must go on. Rachel Zegler, 24, returned to her role in “Evita” on Friday, July 25, after abruptly leaving the London Palladium one day earlier due to a mystery illness. The actress marked her surprising return on her Instagram Stories, where she shared several photos of herself back on stage at the West … Read more
Pat McAfee is making his amends. The ESPN host offered up an apology to Mary Kate Cornett during Wednesday’s episode of his titular show, five months after he brought up a rumored scandal involving the 18-year-old Ole Miss student. “As a lot of you know, on February 26 of this year, we were down at … Read more